Supermarket Assistant

JLP Insights & Media website; Buxton (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned business as a Supermarket Assistant in Buxton. You'll provide exceptional service, ensuring shelves are stocked and customer orders are fulfilled. This role offers varied part-time hours and the chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to food service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is welcomed.
• Knowledge and interest in food and drink trends.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment and maintaining shelves.
• Fulfilling online customer orders.
• Supporting checkout and Click & Collect orders.

Skills

Communication

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Supermarket Assistant, you'll help our difference be felt by our customers on every visit, providing the Partner-led service and passion for food that our competitors can't compete with - passionate Partners serving food lovers!

Your drive to go the extra mile will make all the difference to the impression our customers have about the Waitrose brand and keep them returning again and again by earning their trust and loyalty for a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stock replenishment - ensuring our shelves remain as full as possible and products are in the right place at the right time for our customers.
2. Fulfilling online customer orders ready for our drivers to deliver their shopping direct to their doors.
3. Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns to those reaching their sell by dates.
4. Working with the wider shop team to support when needed including; checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand customer orders and more.
5. Maintain a safe and tidy working environment with general shopkeeping tasks.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Communication skills to enable you to work effectively as part of a team and with our customers.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Experience of working in a customer facing role is welcomed.
• Up to date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends.
• Flexible approach to ensure the support of the whole branch.

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Additional Details

• Closing Date: May 20, 2025
• Pay: £12.40 Hourly
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Hours of Work: Varied hours of part-time work (18 hours per week) across three days to include early starts, late finishes, evenings and weekends between 07:00 - 22:00.
• Job Level: Partnership Level 10
• Where You'll Be Working: Buxton (Waitrose & Partners), 33 Spring Garden Centre, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DF

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We’re focused on being brilliant at retail, continuously innovating, adapting, and diversifying. We are committed to price, quality, and service excellence in John Lewis and passionate food service in Waitrose.

As Partners, we share ownership and the rewards that come with it. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through challenges, and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, grow individually and as a team, and feel they belong. Embracing our differences is key to our success.

Important Points to Note

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks if applicable. You will be informed during the recruitment process and encouraged to complete any necessary documents promptly. DBS checks will be conducted by a registered third-party body, and financial probity checks may also be required.

We recommend applying early as vacancies may close sooner if we receive a high volume of applications.

We support flexible working arrangements such as flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Please discuss your preferences with the hiring manager during your interview.